Military Coalition for the Salvation of the People and Recovery
Armed group in the Central African Republic
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Military Coalition for the Salvation of the People and Recovery (CMSPR, French: Coalition militaire pour le salut du peuple et le redressement) is a rebel group present in northwestern parts of the Central African Republic.
FACA
Wagner Group| Military Coalition for the Salvation of the People and Recovery | |
|---|---|
| Coalition militaire pour le salut du peuple et le redressement | |
| Leaders | Armel Sayo |
| Dates of operation | 25 May 2024-present |
| Active regions | Northwest part of Central African Republic |
| Opponents | FACA Wagner Group |
| Battles and wars | Central African Republic Civil War |
History
CMSPR was formed on May 25, 2024 by Armel Sayo to oppose the government of Faustin-Archange Touadéra.[1][2] Other notable CMSPR members include a former Anti-balaka leader Florent Kema and a former high-ranking CPC militant Gali Tago.[2][3] On 24, November 2024 CMSPR forces clashed with FACA and Russian forces in the village of Contair located 30 km from Kouki.[4] On 3 February, 2025 CMSPR carried out an attack on a FACA outpost in the village of Bodjomo killing 10 FACA soldiers.[5] Groups political coordinator Gali Tago stated that the attack came after the arrest of the groups leader Armel Sayo in Cameroon.[6] On 26 of February, FACA and Russian forces carried out an operation against CMSPR leading to the death of three FACA soldiers and six civilians.[5]